The evolution of quality assurance methodologies has become one of the most striking narratives in the ongoing transformation of software development and delivery cycles. With artificial intelligence moving beyond the speculative realm of science fiction to become a disruptive force in modern...
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The Windows ecosystem stands at a pivotal crossroads as anticipation grows around Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 11 version 25H2, slated for an eventual rollout to millions of devices worldwide. Recent developments—punctuated by a high-profile delay—have brought to light not only the technical...
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The latest developments surrounding Windows 11 version 25H2 have placed Microsoft’s quality assurance and release strategy under the microscope, especially after recent revelations about a critical bug that, reportedly, “breaks almost the entire OS.” The news, propelled by a mix of social media...
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Operating system leaks have long been a topic of intrigue within the tech community. While pre-release versions of Windows frequently surface online, similar leaks of Apple's iOS and macOS are notably rare. This disparity raises questions about the underlying factors contributing to the...
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For many Windows enthusiasts, the allure of testing unreleased features and playing a direct role in shaping the future of the world’s most popular operating system is hard to resist. The Windows Insider Program, an official initiative from Microsoft, makes this possible by granting early access...
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Here’s a summary/analysis of the news article "Microsoft blames Outlook outage on another dodgy code change" from The Register:
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Incident: On March 19, 2025, users of Microsoft’s email service experienced a worldwide outage on Outlook’s web version, which blocked access to Exchange...
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If you believed artificial intelligence coding assistants peaked back in 2023, you haven’t been paying attention—or maybe you were burned by the baseless hype. Like many an over-promoted rookie, Microsoft Copilot emerged swinging wildly, making plenty of promises but connecting with precious...
Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. These updates bring exciting new features and critical fixes that enhance the overall user experience.
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With the clock ticking down to the end of support for Windows 10, Microsoft has announced the shutdown of the Windows 10 Insider Beta Channel. This closure comes just five short months after its reopening earlier this year, signaling a significant shift in Microsoft’s focus as they prepare to...
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The development surrounding Microsoft's Windows 11 preview has recently witnessed new changes, raising significant confusion among users. The Windows Insider program, which celebrates its tenth anniversary later this year, has long allowed users to explore pre-release versions of Windows and...
I'm having trouble understanding some of the mobile testing interview questions on an online Link Removed. Specifically, I'm having difficulty understanding the code in the "What is the method of testing mobile applications?" question. Could someone please provide some clarification on this...
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It does have the feature to block new devices but it also has a web interface. The web interface can be accessed from any device...
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Today, we’re thrilled to announce a partnership with BrowserStack, a leader in mobile and web testing, to provide remote virtual testing on Microsoft Edge for free. Until now, developers who need to test against a specific version of Microsoft Edge have been limited to local virtual machines, or...
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You’ve just boarded your airplane flight, found a free spot in the overhead to store your carry-on and settle in for the journey by pulling out your Windows 10 device to check for status updates on your various social networks. Suddenly, you are aware of a polite flight attendant hovering over...
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In this episode, Robert is joined by Link Removed, who shows us how to use IntelliTest to automatically generate unit tests. IntelliTest explores your .NET code to generate test data and a suite of unit tests. For every statement in the code, a test input is generated that will execute that...
Windows App Studio Beta is a free online app creation tool that gives everyone the ability to create an app, regardless of experience. It is designed to help people easily bring an app idea to life by applying text, web content, images, and design concepts to a rich set of customizable...
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Visual Studio Test Professional 2015 RC delivers a complete plan-test-track workflow to enable in-context collaboration between testers, product managers and other stakeholders.
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I saw this article, if it's true I'm all in to start beta testing it.
http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/threshold-be-called-windows-9-ship-april-2015
I can't imagine that they wouldn't want to have a real beta testing, if they are going to make major changes and call it a new OS.
I'm...
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We have an older application that we distribute to clients with the advice they should run it in Windows XP SP3 Compatibility Mode when using Windows 7.
As of late, we have had clients say that running the software in this mode means having to enter a Admin password. As a test, we had...
I am casting about for a thorough, reliable memory test that can be left running for a while, stopped and then resumed from the address/position it was stopped at if I make my meaning clear.
Case in point: I have been recommended Memtest86+ and I assume it does the job well but for obvious...